Angle Park Preview - 10th November 2022
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Tonight here at headquarters we have a strong 12-event program with the highlight being 5 heats of the Brian Johnstone over the 530m and the GAP 25th Anniversary race 5 on the card which is a quality lineup. As usual, all races are Trifecta and First Four events and in recent weeks we have been on the right side of the ledger.
Race 1 - We start with a Maiden so its very hard to gage several of the runners, I have gone with the Rasmussen kennel here with Victa Kerle, the kennel has been having a good run with their 1st starters and should be kept safe. Add Yasmin Belle and Flying Poet for the minors. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Race 2 - This is the 1st of 5 heats of the Brian Johnstone and it is very hard to go past the well-performed Bobby Axelrod, he has the pace to lead here and has won his last four all in handy times, he is our top selection. Springvale Jess is well drawn and looks like a chance. Finniss Whisper should be the improver from the inside draw. 4 from 1.2.5 boxed.
Race 3 - Lektra Teddy is our top selection here, he is a strong performer who is well-drawn and should be kicking up and holding the lead with three wins from his last four, he is the one to beat. Agent Nineteen is the danger on his past two wins at Gawler in quick times when well supported on both occasions. Box Up 2.4.5.7
Race 4 - The 3rd of the heats and there are several chances here, I have gone with Yarramundi Paul he made good late ground here last week from this draw and has been in the money at his last five at this track let’s hope tonight is the night. Finniss Redeem and Springvale Dave are both well-drawn to figure. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 5 - This is the GAP 25th Anniversary Feature and the two main chances look to be the Ben Rawlings pair Top Quality and Came And Went, both can carve out quick times in the front and have good box speed. Weblec Flame will be running home strongly and is one for the Trifecta. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 6 - The Rawlings kennel has a chance for a race to race double here with Agent Four, she has an early pace and is amongst the better chances. Keen Rocket has only had the 3 starts for 2 wins and is well drawn, add Yarramundi Turbo. Box Up 1.4.7.8
Race 7 - This is the last of the heats and Spring Honour gets his chance to break through, he has been placed at his last four here and should lead and hopefully pinch this. Finniss Surprise along with Agent Nine Nine will be running. Box up 1.2.4.5
Race 8 - We are over the 595m here and Scorching Sun is the form runner and has the gun draw, he will be hard to beat as will Mr. Ibrox. Throw in Kingsville Flyer for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.2.6.8
Race 9 - Go Forward Bruno has been in good form here, he will be running strongly and with the small field is a big chance. Gondola is the leader, I am hoping he can ping and pinch this from the inside draw but will need a handy lead to hold on. Spring Pony can round out the minors. Box Up 1.4.5.7
Race 10 - Molly Irish has been very good to us in recent weeks and she looks far too good again here but will be very short tonight. It is a raffle for the minors so take Molly Irish as a stand-out. 4 from 5.7.8 Boxed.
Race 11 - The Ben Rawlings kennel could have a huge night, they have a newcomer here in Chair Man who is over from NSW, he is drawn to run a bold race here 1st up and his recent runs have been over the distance. Toxic Impurities is another who has crossed the border, she has been racing at SALE over the 440m and should be respected 1st up. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 12 - Charlee’s Misty can send us home on a winning note, she has the good draw of (1) and has the box speed to hold the early lead. Strategise will be running on as will Show Me Bucks. 1 from 2.4.6 boxed
Best Bets
Race 3 ,NO. 2 - Lektra Teddy
Race 4, NO. 8 - Yarramundi Paul
Race 7, NO. 5 - Spring Honour
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$4,500 Semis Brian Johnstone– Group 3 – 530m (see Heats for conditions. Heats Thurs 10/11/22, Final 24/11/22)
$5,595 Mixed 4/5 Final – 595m (Heats 10/11/22)
$3,260 Fastest Forward (1-4 Wins) Final – 530m (Heats Saturday 12/11/22. N/P Selected from Worst to Best of this category. The final field will be an 8-dog field plus reserves, comprising the greyhounds running the fastest times in the Heats, regardless of their finishing position in those Heats. Race 1 on the program)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 14th November with GRSA at 9.00 am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s wonderful night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 5,7,10,4
Race 2: 4,1,5,8
Race 3: 2,5,4,1
Race 4: 2,7,8,1
Race 5: 2,4,5,8
Race 6: 4,1,7,5
Race 7: 5,2,7,8
Race 8: 6,1,5,8
Race 9: 1,5,4,7
Race 10: 7,4,1,2
Race 11: 1,2,5,4
Race 12: 1,4,2,6
Best Bets: Race 4, No. 2 Finniss Redeem
Best Bets: Race 6, No. 4 Agent Four
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 6 Sentinel McLaren
LOCAL NEWS
BRIAN JOHNSTONE HEATS AT ANGLE PARK TONIGHT
There are five $3,700 Heats for the Brian Johnstone run tonight at Angle Park featuring the likes of Bobby Axelrod, Lektra Teddy, Finniss Redeem, Agent Four and Spring Honour all looking to qualify for the semi-finals next week. There will be two semi-finals so the first three from each heat and then the fastest fourth will qualify.
The $4,500 Semi- Finals will be run on Thursday, 17th November and the $37,500 Final on Thursday, 24th November.
GAP RACE NIGHT 25th ANNIVERSARY TONIGHT AT ANGLE PARK
Tonight at Angle Park the Greyhound Adoption Program will celebrate their 25th GAP Anniversary. There will be two GAP parades (after race 2 and race 4) where retired greyhounds will strut their stuff as they have done in previous years. It's always a good night to highlight the wonderful work GAP, Foster carers and adopters do with the wonderful greyhounds over the last 25 years.
The feature race on the night will be the GAP 25th Anniversary Mixed feature which will be race 5 which features some of our best sprinting stars. There will be a rug presentation after this event.
GOOD LUCK TO HE’S ALL PURPOSE IN GROUP 2 IPSWICH CUP FINAL TONIGHT
Good luck to SA-owned and bred He’s All Purpose which has qualified for tonight’s Group 2 $100,000 to the winner Ipswich Cup final. Owned by Tim Richards and Bred by Cameron Butcher he was sent to QLD in the care of Kevin Murnane and got the job done last week leading throughout in his heat from box 1. He moves to box 6 in the final which is race 8 on the program and will need to use all his brilliant early speed to find the front however as SA fans saw through the Million Dollar Chase with He’s On Fire, Tim and the team know how to prepare for a big race.
SATURDAY TO THURSDAY NIGHT FINALS AT ANGLE PARK
Once a fortnight GRSA run Heats on the Saturday morning meeting at Angle Park, where there will be either (1-4 wins or 5+ wins) over the 530m and will be Non-Penalty events, run as 8 dog fields. The Final will be conducted as Race 1 on Thursday night.
Trainers should be mindful that if you have a greyhound in a Heat and it qualifies for the Final that the greyhound will be ineligible to compete in the Final if it is engaged to race the day prior (Wednesday).
The next lot of Heats will be on this Saturday, 12th November for 1-4 wins with the 8 dog Final on Thursday, 17th November.
This will be followed by Heats on Saturday, 26th November for 5+ wins with the 8 dog Final on Thursday, 1st December.
MURRAY BRIDGE ANNIVERSARY CUP ON SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER
On Sunday the 11th of December, the $4,000 Murray Bridge Anniversary Cup will be run over the 530m.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00 am on Wednesday 7th December.
MURRAY BRIDGE SUMMER DERBY AND OAKS IN DECEMBER
With the support of the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club, Murray Bridge will conduct the Summer Oaks and Derby again this year. Eligibility will be for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2020 at Murray Bridge in December. Heats will be run on Sunday, 4th December with the finals on Sunday, 11th December.
The conditions are set out below -
$1,645 Heats 2022 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Derby – 455m (For dogs whelped on or after 1st July 2020. $5,000 final on Sunday 11/12/22 sponsored by the AGRC. All grades eligible)
$1,645 Heats 2022 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Oaks – 455m (For bitches whelped on or after 1st July 2020. $5,000 final on Sunday 11/12/22 sponsored by the AGRC. All grades eligible)
Nominations for the heats close at 9 am with GRSA on Wednesday, 30th November.
2023 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES – NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER
The 2022 Gawler Produce Stakes will be run by GRSA in conjunction with the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club.
Once again we will offer a guaranteed Final stake money of $22,000. The estimate for the total series prizemoney is $40,000, based on this year's series. The series is for greyhounds whelped in 2021.
In 2023 we will again be offering additional incentives for trainers to nominate. A bonus will be offered to any greyhound which can win both the Produce Stake and the Gawler Gold Cup.
The jackpot has increased from $10,000 to $11,000 as Springvale Max missed out on winning the Gawler Gold Cup this year after running fourth in his Heat and not qualifying for the Final.
The SA Bred bonus will also be continued; should the winner of the Final be SA Bred, there will be an SA Bred bonus of $1,000 to the owner and $500 to the breeder.
The series will be in June with the Final on Sunday, 25th June 2023. (Pending alterations)
GRSA administers the event for the Club, so all payments are to be made to GRSA. The fees are a one-off payment option of $121.00 or the sustaining option of $33 (first), $55 (second) and $88 (Final).
Nomination Forms are available, along with the full list of conditions and the payment schedule.
* Nominations for the 2023 Gawler Produce will close on Friday, 25th November with GRSA.